{"id":61996,"date":"2025-02-08T08:49:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-08T12:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/?p=61996"},"modified":"2025-02-08T08:49:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T12:49:39","slug":"radio-waves-new-ssb-swl-contest-drm-functionality-recommendations-and-word-dab-summit-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2025\/02\/radio-waves-new-ssb-swl-contest-drm-functionality-recommendations-and-word-dab-summit-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Radio Waves: New SSB SWL Contest, DRM Functionality Recommendations, and Word DAB Summit 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Radio Waves:\u00a0 Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio<\/h2>\n

Welcome to the\u00a0SWLing Post\u2019s<\/em> Radio Waves<\/em>, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio.\u00a0<\/strong>Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many thanks to SWLing Post<\/em> contributors David Iurescia, Alan, and Frank (SWL F14368) for the following tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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SSB DXCC SWL Contest<\/h2>\n

Many thanks to Frank (SWL F14368), who shares the following announcement:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hi Thomas<\/p>\n

I have organized another SWL contest for 2025! The goal will be to listen a maximum number of DXCC entities in eight months but only in SSB mode (USB or LSB).<\/p>\n

Check out the details here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Best 73 de Frank SWL F14368<\/p>\n

Digital Radio Mondiale Releases the DRM Consumer Radio Receiver Functionality Recommendation (DRM Consortium)<\/a><\/h2>\n

The DRM Consortium (www.drm.org<\/a>) releases today its DRM Consumer Radio Receiver Functionality Recommendation (rxspec.drm.org<\/a>). The document describes and defines the core functional parameters of consumer radio receivers capable of receiving DRM radio broadcasts. As DRM is being increasingly rolled out, adopted and demonstrated globally such a document is necessary to offer a guide to receiver manufacturers, but also broadcasters and regulators, so that consumers get a common and consistent DRM digital radio experience.<\/p>\n

[…]The DRM Receiver Functionality Recommendation\u00a0applies to<\/strong>\u00a0all types of consumer-targeting DRM radio receivers<\/strong>, with detailed application-specific requirements for automotive receivers, personal mobile devices (such as mobile, feature, and smart phones or tablets incorporating built-in radio receiver functionality for terrestrial broadcast radio), and general-purpose receivers (all types of stand-alone receivers, including home and desktop radios).<\/p>\n

The Consumer Receiver Recommendation builds upon the more technical DRM MRR \u2013 Minimum Receiver Requirements Specification (mrr.drm.org<\/a>), which must be implemented and followed by any DRM receiver.<\/p>\n

The new Consumer Receiver Recommendation covers DRM digital radio in all broadcasting bands: in the LW, MW, SW and VHF bands (Band I, II and III) and analogue AM and analogue FM radio. [Continue reading…<\/a>]<\/p>\n

WorldDAB Summit: Ensuring Radio Stays Prominent in the Car (Radio World)<\/a><\/h2>\n

Summary: At the WorldDAB Summit 2024 in Zagreb, industry leaders emphasized the importance of keeping radio front and center in the evolving connected car landscape. Gregor P\u00f6tzsch of Volkswagen Group\u2019s CARIAD stressed the need for easy findability and engaging multimedia content, while Tomas Granryd of the EBU Connected Car Playbook highlighted the challenges posed by hidden FM\/DAB buttons, voice activation inconsistencies, and increasing competition from global digital platforms. With 70% of in-car audio still coming from radio, broadcasters have the leverage to shape dashboard integration, ensuring seamless hybrid reception and intuitive voice control. Read the full article at Radio World<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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